never (even in error); never, ever; never, no matter what happens; by no means
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
to distribute; to arrange; to arrange; to lay out (as in decorating); (arch.) to marry off; (arch.) to exile
catapult; ballista; mangonel; sling; slingshot
quite capable of ...; could happen; not unlikely to
closing; closure; shutdown; lockout
cooperative relation; cooperative relationship; collaborative relationships; cooperative structure; cooperative ties; cooperative alliance
so (e.g. so much, so close, so many, so few)
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
to shake; to tremble; to sway; to be unsettled; to be unstable; to fluctuate
preeminence; excellence; superiority; transcendence
head; brains; intellect; understanding
abundant; ample; plentiful; lustrous; glossy
financial power; financial means; wealth
every conceivable; every single; every possible; all kinds of
home country; one's own country; suzerain country (from the perspective of the vassal state); colonizing country; country of one's ancestors; this country
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
to step over; to step across; to stride over; to stretch over; to span; to bridge
power; authority; jurisdiction
before one's eyes; under one's nose; immediate (e.g. interests); present; foresight; near future
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
hatred; abhorrence; loathing; detestation
eyesore; unpleasant sight; obstructing a view
near; close; beside; third person
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
descent; fall; drop; passing down (of an order, decree, etc.)
tough; strong; stiff; tenacious
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to ask after (someone's health); to visit; to attack; to strike; to meet with misfortune
to attack a routed enemy; to sink the boot into; to pour salt on a wound
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
to take a breath; to take a short rest
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
coming flying in (migratory birds, airborne sand, pollen, etc.); coming by airplane
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
maintenance; preservation; improvement